Quote by G. K. Chesterton, Heretics
There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person. Nothing is more keenly required than a defence of bores. When Byron divided humanity into the bores and bored, he omitted to notice that the higher qualities exist entirely in the bores, the lower qualities in the bored, among whom he counted himself. The bore, by his starry enthusiasm, his solemn happiness, may, in some sense, have proved himself poetical. The bored has certainly proved himself prosaic.
Summary
This quote emphasizes that the perceived boredom of a subject is subjective and dependent on the interest of the individual. It suggests that there are no inherently uninteresting topics, but rather people who lack interest or curiosity. The quote defends the so-called "bores" by arguing that they possess qualities such as enthusiasm and happiness that could be considered poetic. On the other hand, the quote criticizes the "bored" individuals for their lack of appreciation and imagination.
Topics
Boredom
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